Volunteer Force Regulations Forms




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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.

  1. That he attended during the a
    ending the 30th June, 18
    by the Commanding Officer.
    ,
    6
    months
    drills, ordered

  2. That he rides well, and possesses a competent
    knowledge of the cavalry sword exercise, and
    dismounted and mounted troop and squadron drill,
    as laid down in the Cavalry Regulations.

  3. That he was present at the last annual inspec-
    tion of the corps c

Commanding Officer,
Adjutant.

Certificate confirmed:
Inspector.

Head Quarters, 1st July, 18
(Form B.)
For Artillery Volunteer Corps.

We hereby certify :

  1. That A.B., No.
    was enrolled in the
    Artillery Volunteer Corps on the
    18

  2. That he attended during the d
    months
    ending the 30th June, 18
    , e
    drills, ordered
    by the Commanding Officer.

  3. That he possesses a competent knowledge of
    squad and company drill (including the manual and
    platoon exercises f), and also of gun drill.

  4. That he attended the gun practice of his battery,
    and possesses a competent knowledge of the general
    duties of a gunner.

  5. That he was present at the last annual inspec-
    tion of the corps g

Commanding Officer,
Adjutant.

Certificate confirmed:
Inspector.

Head Quarters, 1st July, 18
(Form C.)
For Engineer Volunteer Corps.

We hereby certify :

  1. That A.B., No.
    was enrolled in the
    Engineer Volunteer Corps on the
    day of 18

  2. That he attended during the h
    months
    ending 30th day of June, 18
    , i
    drills, ordered
    by the Commanding Officer.

  3. That he possesses a competent knowledge of
    squad and company drill, including the manual and
    platoon exercises as laid down in "The Field
    Exercises of Infantry."

  4. That he possesses a competent knowledge of
    the musketry drill laid down in the Musketry
    Regulations for Her Majesty's Army.

  5. That he has been properly instructed in sapping,
    mining, and the mode of making gabions and fascines.

  6. That he was present at the last annual inspec-
    tion of the corps j

Commanding Officer,
Adjutant,

Certificate confirmed:
Inspector.

Head Quarters, 1st July, 18
(Form D.)
For Rifle Volunteer Corps.

We hereby certify :

  1. That A.B., No.
    was enrolled in the
    Rifle Volunteer Corps on the
    18
    ,6

  2. That he attended during the a
    months
    ending 30th day of June, 18
    drills ordered
    by the Commanding Officer.

  3. That he possess a competent knowledge of squad
    and company drill, including the manual and platoon
    exercises, and skirmishing as a company as laid down
    in the Field Exercises of Infantry.

  4. That he possesses a competent knowledge of
    the preliminary musketry drill, laid down in the
    Musketry Regulations for Her Majesty's Army.

  5. That he was present at the last semi-annual
    inspection of the corps c

Commanding Officer,
Adjutant.

Certificate confirmed:
Inspector.

Head Quarters, 1st July, 18

(Form E.)
For Naval Volunteers.

We hereby certify :

  1. That A.B., No.
    was enrolled in the
    Naval Volunteers on the
    18

  2. That he attended during the d
    months
    ending the 30th June, 18
    , e
    drills, ordered
    by the Commanding Officer.

  3. That he possesses a competent knowledge of
    squad and company drill (including the manual and
    platoon exercises f), and also of gun drill.

  4. That he attended the gun practice of his battery
    and possesses a competent knowledge of the general
    duties of a gunner.

  5. That he possesses a competent knowledge of
    the management of a boat either by sailing or
    rowing.

  6. That he was present at the last annual inspec-
    tion of the corps g

Commanding Officer,
Adjutant.

Certificate confirmed:
Inspector.

Head Quarters, 1st July, 18

  1. A drill to count for certificate of efficiency
    must have lasted at least one hour and a half from
    the time of falling in to the time of dismissal.

HONORARY MEMBERS.

  1. The number of Honorary Members attached to
    any corps is not limited, and such members are not
    included in the muster roll of the corps to which
    they are attached.

  2. They are not subject to military discipline, nor
    allowed to interfere with the military duties of the
    corps; but they are permitted to wear its uniform.

a For recruits, eighteen months; for others, twelve months.
b For recruits, sixteen squad or troop drills; for others,
twelve squad or troop drills, three at least of which have been
drills of the whole corps.
• If absent, it must be so stated, and also whether with the
leave of the Commanding Officer, or through sickness, duly
certified.
d For recruits, eighteen months; for others, twelve months.
e For recruits, thirty drills, of which twenty-four gun drills;
for others, twelve gun drills.
f Required only from corps that are armed with the Artillery
or breach-loading carbine.
g If absent, it must be so stated, and also whether with the
leave of the Commanding Officer, or through sickness, duly
certified.
h For recruits, eighteen months; for others, twelve months.
i For recruits, thirty drills; for others, twelve drills.
If absent, it must be so stated, and also whether with the
leave of the Commanding Officer, or through sickness, duly
certified.

a For recruits, eighteen months; for others, twelve months.
b For recruits, thirty squad, company, or battalion drills, or
instruction in musketry; for others twelve drills, of which six
battalion and six company drills.

e If absent, it must be so stated, and also whether with the
leave of the Commanding Officer, or through sickness, duly
certified.

d For recruits, eighteen months; for others, twelve months.

e For recruits, thirty drills, of, which twenty-four gun drills,
for others twelve drills.

f Required only from corps that are armed with the Artillery
or breach-loading carbine.

g If absent, it must be stated, and also whether with the
leave of the Commanding Officer, or through sickness, duly
certified.

Note.—Naval Volunteers, will, when practicable, be inspected
by an Officer who is or has been in the service of Her Majesty's
Navy.



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🛡️ Order in Council establishing Regulations for the New Zealand Volunteer Force (continued from previous page)

🛡️ Defence & Military
3 February 1866
Volunteer Force, Regulations, Efficiency Certificates, Cavalry, Artillery, Engineer, Rifle, Naval Volunteers, Drills, Inspection, Forms